A Tumultuous Romance, a Determined Shifter, and a Wicked Warlock! Marigold “Mari” Sinclair escapes to Whispering Pines for a fresh start away from her controlling ex-husband, but instead of peace, she finds chaos. Someone has a bitter taste in their mouth about her arrival, leaving magical ambushes as unwelcome gifts. Mari didn’t expect her first ever one-night stand to be the hunky deputy sheriff, a man who’s more than willing to guard her body all day and all night. Deputy Sheriff and wolf shifter, Arden Flynt, can’t believe his luck when his unforgettable one-night stand moves to town. Mari’s intoxicating scent hasn’t left his mind since she disappeared from his bed. Now, fate has given him a second chance, and he’s determined to make the most of it. He wants to turn that wild night into a lifetime of adventure with his sweet and wary witch. But someone’s determined to run Mari out of town. A threat against his mate isn’t something Arden takes lightly. When magical attacks against Mari escalate, it’s time to fight fire with fire...witch-style! But in Whispering Pines, nobody ever fights alone. Can Mari and Arden stop the threat before it’s too late? Will their budding romance survive hexes and exes? Get ready for a wild ride where the magic is real, the danger is no joke, and the romance is hot enough to set the whole town ablaze. Welcome to Whispering Pines, where love is the most powerful spell of all—and trouble lurks around every enchanted corner!